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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,643.72, 425,516.18 and 94,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,643.72, 425,516.18 and 94,115.46 is: 141,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,643.72 : 425,516.18 = 94,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,643.72/425,516.18 = 94,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,643.72x = 425,516.18 × 94,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,643.72x = 40,047,651,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047,651,018.14/283,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,189.98

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